New Rules Rely On Yet Unproven Technology: ATA

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Industry reaction to the proposal announced Friday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to improve fuel efficiency and cut carbon pollution for medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks has been swift and more positive than negative in tone. The plan for the 2021-2027 models years, which also calls for trailers to be subject to fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas standards for the first time, drew support from the American Trucking Associations, but the fleet group said it remains concerned the rule may result in the use of certain technologies on vehicles before they can be fully tested.

Bayview Kenworth Opens in Bathurst NB

BATHURST, NB -- Bayview Kenworth has purchased an existing independent parts and service dealership in Bathurst and converted it into a new 13,000-square-foot Kenworth parts and service dealership.

Used Truck Deals Still Near Record Levels

SOUTHFIELD, MI -- U.S. Transactions of used commercial vehicles in the gross vehicle weight (GVW) 3-8 categories remained near record levels for the 12-months ending March 31, according to new figures from the vehicle industry analysis provider IHS Automotive.

Ontario Helping Military Vets Become Truckers

TORONTO -- The Ontario government said it is making it easier for Canadian military personnel and veterans to exchange their military driver's license for a number of Ontario driver's licenses.

Truck Orders Still Show Strength, Trailers Declining

COLUMBUS and BLOOMINGTON, IN - North American Class 8 truck net orders in May totaled just over 20,500 while Classes 5-7 posted 19,900 net orders, according to recent figures released by commercial vehicle industry data provider ACT Research.

B.C. Trucking Company Makes Move to LNG

SALMO, B.C. - B.C.-based Sutco Contracting has just added six new Kenworths to its fleet of 70 but these six are even greener than the usual forest shade of their other trucks.

Bendix air disc brake reaches impressive milestone

ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake (BSFB) has reached the 1 million-unit production mark with its ADB22X air disc brake. To date, BSFB in on pace to make more…

THE LOCKWOOD REPORT: NEW LESSON LEARNED?

June 17, 2015 Vol. 12 No. 12 Oh, the irony. How long have I been writing about wheel integrity? About clean fasteners, proper torque values, and all the other maintenance…

SmartTruck extends its warranty period

GREENVILLE, S.C. — SmartTruck Systems announced today that that it has extended the company’s warranty period and that all its precision aerodynamic system components for long-haul trucking are now covered…

News First Midweek – 2015-06-18

Canadian Freight Conditions Up From April, Down Year-Over-Year…

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company releases four new videos

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. –­ Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company announced earlier this week that it has released four videos featuring the 4000D-X Composite dry van, 3000R reefer, a corporate video…

The Lockwood Report – 2015-06-17

NEW LESSON LEARNED? | The Lockwood Report…

Meritor adds to its Drivetrain Direct program

FLORENCE, Ky. — Meritor announced recently that it is expanding its support for aftermarket differential and transmission component rebuilders enrolled in its Drivetrain Direct program by offering more personalized service.

News First – 2015-06-15

Fight Expected Over Upcoming Truck Emissions Rules…

Easing Rates, Capacity Lead to Weaker Trucking Biz

BLOOMINGTON, IN -- A measure of trucking industry business conditions fell in April as capacity and pressure on rates eased up.The Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) from the freight forecasting firm FTR shows a 9% decline from the previous month to a relatively modest reading of 6.7, but still higher than the same time last year. A reading above zero indicates a positive business environment while one below zero is negative. It also said lower fuel prices during April resulted in a positive effect on the index.